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Can A Combination On Mirtaz And Ativan Be Taken For Insomnia?

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Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016
Question: i have issues with sleep. i take lorazepam 4mg(2-0-2) daily, but does not work. if i combine mirtaz 7.5 mg (0-0-1)along with ativan, iam able to get good sleep. should i continue?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I think No

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

I feel the current dose of Ativan is very high and it is likely to cause more harm than benefits for a person in middle age.

There are safer medications available and they should be used before taking benzodiazepines (read Ativan).

In my view it will be appropriate to see a psychiatrist to get detoxification for Ativan and get a prescription for safer medication.

I hope this helps you.
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Can A Combination On Mirtaz And Ativan Be Taken For Insomnia?

Brief Answer: I think No Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. I feel the current dose of Ativan is very high and it is likely to cause more harm than benefits for a person in middle age. There are safer medications available and they should be used before taking benzodiazepines (read Ativan). In my view it will be appropriate to see a psychiatrist to get detoxification for Ativan and get a prescription for safer medication. I hope this helps you. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386 Thanks and regards.